Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Chartered Accountants in Bideford
We are a chartered accountancy practice dedicated to delivering comprehensive financial solutions that empower businesses to thrive. As ICAEW Chartered Accountants, we combine technical expertise with strategic business advisory services to help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements while optimising their financial performance. Our founder, James Hellyer, brings extensive experience from KPMG and senior roles in North Devon accountancy practices, establishing our firm in 2010 with a vision to redefine traditional accounting services. We specialise in accounts, tax compliance, payroll management, and profit improvement strategies, ensuring businesses maintain statutory obligations while maximising profitability.Our client-centric approach eliminates hourly billing in favour of transparent, agreed-upon fees, providing peace of mind through predictable costs. Beyond core accounting, we offer business improvement services that address operational efficiencies and long-term sustainability. Our commitment extends beyond local clients, with initiatives that create positive global impacts through every engagement. With physical premises in Bideford, Devon, we serve businesses across North Devon through flexible communication channels including phone, email, and text messaging. Our practice philosophy remains rooted in the belief that exceptional accountancy should deliver competitive advantage, not just compliance.
Services
Accounts
Tax
Payroll
VAT
Profit Improvement
Making Tax Digital
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 15 years' experience in senior North Devon accountancy roles
- Specialise in business improvement alongside core accounting
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing with no surprise bills
- Local expertise serving North Devon businesses
- ICAEW Chartered Accountants with global training background
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Accounts
We provide comprehensive accounting services covering bookkeeping, financial statements preparation, and statutory reporting requirements. Our approach ensures accurate financial records that meet regulatory standards while providing actionable business insights. Clients benefit from timely, reliable financial information that supports informed decision-making processes.
Tax
Our tax services include personal and corporate tax return preparation, tax planning, and compliance advisory. We help businesses and individuals meet HMRC obligations while identifying legitimate tax efficiency opportunities. Our expertise covers complex tax scenarios with a focus on minimising liabilities within regulatory frameworks.
Payroll
We manage complete payroll processing including salary calculations, tax deductions, and statutory reporting. Our services ensure compliance with PAYE regulations and real-time information requirements. Clients receive accurate, timely payroll processing with expert guidance on employment-related tax matters.
Profit Improvement
Our business improvement services analyse financial operations to identify efficiency gains and revenue enhancement opportunities. We provide strategic recommendations for cost optimisation and profitability improvement, combining accounting expertise with commercial insight to deliver measurable business benefits for our clients.
Making Tax Digital
We support businesses transitioning to HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements with software selection, implementation, and ongoing compliance services. Our guidance ensures seamless digital tax reporting while helping clients leverage technology for improved financial management and real-time business insights.
People
James Hellyer
Founder & Chartered Accountant
Established Accountancy Edge in 2010 after training at KPMG and senior roles in North Devon practices. Combines global accounting firm expertise with local business understanding to deliver strategic financial solutions that drive client success.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll management, VAT returns, profit improvement consultancy, and Making Tax Digital support for businesses across North Devon.
How are your fees structured?
We use transparent fixed-fee pricing agreed in advance with clients, eliminating hourly billing and ensuring no unexpected costs for our accounting services.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, we are ICAEW Chartered Accountants with professional training from KPMG and extensive experience in senior accountancy roles across North Devon.
Do you offer business advisory services?
Yes, we specialise in business improvement strategies alongside core accounting services, helping clients optimise operations and enhance profitability through financial expertise.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving North Devon businesses from our Bideford base, with clients across various sectors including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.
